Legal Secretary

Office Angels; Epsom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Office Angels is representing a well-established Legal Practice near Epsom seeking an experienced Legal Conveyancing Secretary to support a busy Residential Property team. The successful candidate will handle secretarial duties, draft documents, manage LEAP files, and coordinate with clients and third parties to keep transactions on track.

This role requires proactive organisation, strong typing, and excellent communication, with hours Mon-Fri and on-site parking benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Legal Secretary in Residential Conveyancing.
• Working knowledge of LEAP case management software is a bonus.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent typing and document production abilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Conveyancing Fee Earners.
• Preparing correspondence, legal documents, contracts, and completion statements.
• Opening new client files and carrying out file management procedures.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and client meetings.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors throughout transactions.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, emails, and telephone enquiries.
• Updating and maintaining client records using LEAP software.
• Assisting with exchange and completion processes.
• Requesting searches and obtaining Land Registry documentation.
• Drafting and issuing standard conveyancing documentation.
• Undertaking audio and copy typing as required.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm procedures.

Skills

Legal Secretary

Residential Conveyancing

LEAP

Microsoft Office

Administrative

Tools

LEAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Secretary

Location: Epsom Surrey

Salary: £30k

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 5:00pm

Benefits: Free on-site parking

The Opportunity

A well-established and friendly Legal Practice in near Epsom is seeking an experienced Legal Conveyancing Secretary to join its busy Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and highly organised legal secretary with conveyancing experience and working knowledge of LEAP case management software.

You will play a key role in supporting Fee Earners throughout the conveyancing process, ensuring transactions progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Conveyancing Fee Earners.
• Preparing correspondence, legal documents, contracts, and completion statements.
• Opening new client files and carrying out file management procedures.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and client meetings.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors throughout transactions.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, emails, and telephone enquiries.
• Updating and maintaining client records using LEAP software.
• Assisting with exchange and completion processes.
• Requesting searches and obtaining Land Registry documentation.
• Drafting and issuing standard conveyancing documentation.
• Undertaking audio and copy typing as required.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Residential Conveyancing. (ideally)
• Working knowledge of LEAP case management software is a bonus.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent typing and document production abilities.
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Reliable and dependable team player.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of approximately £30,000, depending on experience.
• Convenient location close to train stations and bus routes.
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Long-term career opportunity within an established legal practice.
• Shut down at Christmas.

This role would suit an experienced Conveyancing Secretary looking to join a professional firm where they can make a valuable contribution to a busy and successful property team.